Senior Composites Technician - 2nd Shift

Layup Parts

Huntington Beach, CA on site Until 9/8/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026

Job description

At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

We value initiative, teamwork, and a get-it-done attitude. At Layup Parts we’re building a crew of outstanding individuals who take pride in their work, learn from one another, and aren’t afraid to tackle challenges head-on.

This position will be supporting our 2nd shift. We offer $1.50 shift differential for the entire shift with a start time of 2:00PM.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare and maintain tooling: Sand, polish, seal, release, and maintain molds.
Lay up parts: Place plies using templates, dimensions, or projection systems; apply release film, peel ply, breather, thermocouples, etc.
Bag and cure: Build and install vacuum bags, perform leak tests, and run assigned cure cycles.
Demold and finish: Remove cured parts, trim, bond assemblies, and prepare bond lines.
Drive improvements: Provide feedback to engineering for process and design enhancements.
Stay organized: Document material usage, freeze/thaw status, cure data, and production activities in Layup’s internal systems.

What We’re Looking For:

Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
Have 10+ years experience as a technician in prepreg composites manufacturing, and have an understanding of industry best practices for things like intensifiers/caul plates, adhesive films, core splicing, hard points, ply drops, debulking, etc
Be a strong team member, able to give and accept help to deliver quality parts on time.
Identify and solve problems quickly, and communicate issues clearly to leadership and engineering to prevent recurring issues.
Have a high sense of urgency, with a strong attention to detail and a resolve to deliver the highest quality.
Be comfortable to read and interpret layup books, as well as working from process controlling work instructions.
Be proficient in using common measuring and assembly tools such as calipers, scales, tape measures, torque wrenches, hand drills, etc.
Be comfortable learning new methods and technologies, and incorporating them into your workflow.
Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods and work hands-on in a production setting.

Preferred:

Experience with both in and out of autoclave manufacturing.

Experience working with ceramics.

Experience in multiple aspects of the manufacturing process such as: operating ply cutter, mold finishing and releasing, mold maintenance, lamination, bagging, curing, de-molding, trimming and/or finishing.

Experience in other composites manufacturing methods like vacuum infusion (VARTM), compression molding/hot pressed molding, trapped rubber molding, and wet-layup.

Have the flexibility to work extended hours/weekends when required to meet customer timelines.

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Compensation (from employer):
34–40 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Support composite manufacturing: layup, curing, demolding, process improvements, documentation.

Job title

Senior Composites Technician - 2nd Shift

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Huntington Beach, CA; no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

composites manufacturingtoolinglayupmeasurement toolsproblem solving

Preferred skills

autoclaveceramicsvacuum infusioncompression moldingextended hours

Specializations

compositeslaminationcuringmold finishingautoclave

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntington Beach, CA, USA

On-site City